Almost Equal to with Circumflex Accent ⩯

⩯ (U+2A6F) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Almost Equal to with Circumflex Accent is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character ALMOST EQUAL TO WITH CIRCUMFLEX ACCENT has the codepoint U+2A6F in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is used in math to show a relation that is very close to equal, with the circumflex accent adding a distinct mark. In practice, readers see it in equations and formulas where exact equality is not assumed, but a strong closeness is shown. In user interfaces and math text, this symbol helps distinguish near equality from strict equality. The symbol rests among other similar operators that express comparisons or approximations. Its appearance is deliberate and precise, which helps maintain clarity in technical writing. Authors choose it when they want to convey a strong sense of near match without claiming exact equality. Since it belongs to a dedicated math block, it is treated as a formal symbol in both documentation and math typesetting. Overall, the symbol serves a focused role: to indicate near equality and a specific relation in formulas and interfaces. It supports clear communication in math-heavy content and standard technical texts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A6F in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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